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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

''Don't, J )ez," was all she could say.
"And why not, MartieY Why shall I
not love and comfort my dear little wife
that IL To bei'
ooh, dearr said Martha, despairingly.
ooh, dearl Oh, Jabez, please don't, for
this is not possible"
"And why not, Martie? Ever since we
were able to talk l have known you and
loved you; aDl all my life | have been
trying to deserve you. You have loved
me, too, haven't your Well, then, why
isn't ii possible, please tell mey'
Haven't you heardp kon't you know
Jabez, feel us il 1t is my solemn duty to
take care Of these poor little children, and
not let them suffer. Father left nothing
but the farm; but there was always
enough for us all, and | must try TO do
the best l can for them. And your-you
i think we had better not see each other
any more, for'-
"There, that's just enough. You are
willing to throw me off for the sake Of
those children who have no earthly claim
upon you. You could send them to their
poor old grandfather, but you prefer to
shoulder the burden yourself, and destroy
all your dreams of happiness, and devote
all your life to them, and forget the life
long love I've had for youf'
at is my duty, Jabez."
Sand you are willing to sacrifice all to
them, and they may turn out ungrateful
or wicked and you know me, and that
love you dearly, little Martie, and always
WILL
81 can't help it, Jabez. can't see it
In the same light. ! feel rs If the hand of
the dead lay upon me, and must obey.
Besides, do il because feel IL Is right.
Don't make it harder for me than it is,
Jabcz."
"Martie, my little wife"
81 would be very happy so, Jabez; but
| know your mother never would COLI
sent, and | couldn't bear to cause dis
agreement In your family"
II can manage that, Martie, il you will
agree 10 be my wife next Monday. We
will 90 over to Wilkesbarre TO get married
there quietly, and return and settle down
at once into new edition OF Darby and
Joan. What do you sayt"
Poor little Martha hung her head, and
reflected as well as she could. Mother
and father were both dead, and she had
no one TO advise or counsel her; all she
could do was To let him have one swift
glance from her u wncast eyes, which was
all the answer he ieeded.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

Habit of Routine Worn

Habit is the master of the world.
Take a SHINY built fellow, nervous, need.
Ing sleep, accustomed for years to irregulari-
ties Of eating and resting, and put him nj
work In the office of u morning newspaper.
where his hours are from at night until .
In the morning. You think very naturally
that he will grow thinner and paler and 10
more nervous On the contrary, after few
days and nights, the habit of routine work,
the habit OF routine hours will settle upon
him and in him, and In six months from the
day of his commencement he will gain In
weight, his nerves will be stronger, his mus
cles harder and his general condition i'm
proved, not alone because Of the violence,
but because of the regularity of his work
the habit of bis occupation. Men who turn
night into day, as tens Of thousands of news
paper workers are compelled to, benefit very
largely by the change. They are spared the
brOilings of the midday sun, they avoid very
largely the crowds upon the streets, and al
though they are strung at times to the very
verge OF nervous excitement by the exactions
of peremptory duty. and the pushings and
forcings Of much work In little time, the
night workers of the press, as a rule, are the
healthiest Of the two sets.-Joe Howard's
Iattar
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
PETER PERKINS DREAM.
BY EMILY ARTHUR.

Inasmuch as ye have done 1t unto the least Of
these my children. ye have done it unto me-
"There is that ham, it is too old to sell,
and this barrel of wormy dried apples,
and barrel Of neal and one Of flour,
which are both little moldy, but still
good enough to give to the poor, and that
half barrel of sugar chat the kerosene was
split in, and those two sacks of rice that
has weevils, and you might add all that
stale bread. They will make good show
ing, and guess my name will head the
list, for nobody else would give so much.
These things you can set aside, Mark, and
tomorrow want them carried round to
the society's rooms with my compliments.
Ahal This will help many poor family
to enjoy a good Christmas dinner, and
will help me with my customers. Every
body likes generous man, but few of the
brethren will make as good a display as
shall tomorrow. / guess I'll 60 home
now, Mark, and, ah, here are 81 for your
Christmas. l can't afford more. You
know business is slack. Well, good
night
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
Christmas.

As concentrating the birth Of the
founder of the Christian religion, it is a
religious feast. But in the popular ap-
prehension its religious character has
been superseded by its social and char
table significance. 1t has become the
feast of good fellowship in the highest
sense-good fellowship with a religious
sanction. Nominally it is the birthday of
the founder of Christianity. Practically
1t is the day of st. Nicholas, the feast of
Santa Claus, the patron Of all Children
Harper's Weekly
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
A Hand to Hand Fight,

At the elimination OF the battle of Sailors
creek, when We got into the "hand to hand"
part Of it, there was a brass cannon belong
ing to the rebel battery stuck Ia the mud and
the artillery men had left 1t, when it was
discovered that 1t was loaded 1t was not in
a position to be OF any service to either friend
or foe, while IL it could be extricated from
the mud it was good for at least one shot ut
somebody Three "Johnnies" and two "Yanks"
took In the situation about the same time, and
throwing aside their empty rifles rushed for
this gun. A "Yank" and u "Johnnis" caught
the sponge staff simultaneously and began Q
fight for 1t, while the other two "Johnnies"
caught hold VI one wheel and tried TO turn
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
CHRISTMAS MORNING.

Keen blew the wind across the naked void,
Glimmered the snow fields white.
Aweary with longing, doubt ana pain,
watched the silent night.
All, mel Joy comes and goes, but grief remains
My days shall comfort bring;
But bark! Upon the frosty winter air
The Christmas chimings ring.
And, like n guilty ghost at breath Of dawn,
My coward meanings fly;
Echoes again til adoring song that woke
Beneath Judea's sky.
And sweeter, clearer. louder, chime on chime,
Ring out, %, happy bells!
For every peal with jubilant refrain.
The wondrous tidings tells
Louise oth1Iendrikson.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

Martha had intended to be very digni-
fed and cold, and to show that she did
not need the advice, assistance nor the
love of any of the IIemphill family, after
the visit that Mrs. Iemphill had made,
and remembering all that she had said;
but in the presence of Jabez all this heroic
resolution passed away like mist before
the sunshine, and instead of her digniled
reserve she put her two plump little hands
before her face and began To sob and cry.
OF course Jabez was instantly dis
tressed To such an extent that he dropped
the dusher into the charm and sprang &c
Martha's side; and there he knelt, and
wiped away her tears, and smpothed the
curly tendrils Of her hair; and before she
knew ii his strong arm was around her
waist and he had kissed her.
In a few minutes she recovered her
calm, but her dignity had flown. She
was only q weak woman after all, who
was striving to do her plain duty; and she
tried To free herself from the strong young
arms that held her in so close and SO COM
forting clasp; for, poor child, her father
was only week dead!
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

The mummers, guisers or guizards Oc-
cupied a prominent place in all Christmas
observances in the early history of Scot.
land, and This form of Christmas amuse.
ment was evidently survival from the
Roman 6aturnalia. In 1877 there were
mummors on Christmas Eve in London.
Later masking, or ''mumming," was for
bidder by royal edict An old piece OF
verse anent the mummers reads:
To shorten winters sadness,
See where the folks with gladness
Disguised are all acoming,
Right wantonly a-mumming,
Fa Ia.
Whilst youthful sports are lasting,
To feasting turnout fasting.
With revels and with wassails,
Make grief and care our vassals,
Fala.
For youth 1t well beseemeth,
That pleasure he esteemeth,
q. And sullen age is hated. -
That mirth would have abated,
!' Fala
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
The BisI,op's ADVICE.

"And don't keep telling about your last ap.
pointment," says Bishop Fowler. N knew Q
minister who was always telling how the peo-
pie treated him at Brownsville. It was
Brownsville here and Brownsville there
everything was Brownsville This went on
until everybody got thoroughly tired Of hear
ing Brownsville One night good old lady
arose in the weekly prayer meeting to give
In her testimony She was dear, good soul
-one of the saints ON earth. She said she
had had hard week. MY SOUL she said,
has been greatly depressed all the week. I
find my faith very weak and my hops very
dim. can no longer see my way to reach
ing heaven. I may hold out till get to
Brownsville, but can't 60 step further
There was no more heard Of Brownsville In
that charge after that. Texas Siftings.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

"Mark," said he, throw all that stuff
away and take double the amount Of the
best, and take poultry and fruit and tea
and coffee and bread and sugar and but
ter, yes. and anything else you fancy, and
make them up into separate parcels and
give one good, generous basketful to every
poor family you know. Yes, Mark, and
then, II your mother is able to bear it,
my house this evening to dinner, and we
and Hancock OH II. Yes, God bless us!
Oh, no, I'm not crazyl I've Just come to
my Senses" and he hurried home and as
tonished Mrs. Warner by a handsome
crisp note for $50 and ordered dinner
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
-$s'I'HE%
ONE Wise Men StepDed
- into mn FURNITURE

ONE Wise Men StepDed
. into my FURNITURE
STORE and purchased
the JollO,cinG articles for
CHRISTMAS presents f0,
their families: one man
BOUGHT u $50 Parton Set,
another u So rocking chair,
and another u S2.25 rock
er, &c. Don't WaSte you,
money in buying toys, bit
call around at my Furnt-
ture Store and get some
thing both useful and Ornd-
mental, and a pleasure and
comfort to your families. 1
hare q complete line Of Fur
niture, Pictures, Brackets,
Wall Pockets. &c. Don't
fail to call before supplying
yourselves Witb Christmas
Presents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
Restaurant Slang,

Col. Redbeek went into Park row restau-
rant the other day, and calling waiter 70
his table ordered a beef stew, two eggs fried
OH one side, piece Of pineapple pie and .
cup of coffee with plenty Of milk. The waiter
wa..;ed to hole in the wall and warbled:
zone life preserver! Pair O. white wings,
sunny side up Err South American grave
stone! Cup o. yaller with q choker our'-
New York Star.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
United States Postage Stamps.

The United States has been, without
doubt, the most prolific of all countries in
the world in the issue Of postage stamps,
having put forth over 500 different varie-
ties altogether. The number Of distinct
varieties issued by the various govern
ments throughout the world is variously
estimated, but 5000 would probably cover
the whole.--Chicago Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
1883.
HARPER'S BAZAAR.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's BAZAAR IL home journal. IL
comb. hes choice literature and fine art Illus
trations with the latest intelligence regard
lug the fashions Each number has clever
serial and short cries, practical and timely
essays, bright poems, humorous sketches,
etc. Its pattern sheet aid fashion-pla sup
plements will alone help ladies to save
many times the cost OF the subscription, and
papers on social etiquette, decorative art.
etc make II useful In every household, and
n true promoter of economy. Its edi'orinls
are marked by good sense, and not line IL
admitted to Its columns that could offend
the most fiistidious taste.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
A Question Answered,

Omaha Man-Are those pug dogs intelli.
CENT?
Omaha Lady proud owner Of pug)-Oh,
their intelligence is almost human.
N am surprised to hear that"
II can't begin to tell you how much the
dear little fellow knowa Mercy mel janet
Jane! Where are youi"
Jane Ia servant)-Here, num-
"Run out as fast as you can and bring the
dog in. It's raining. Omaha World.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
Sick with Auxietv.

"Goodby, my DEAR" he said tn his wife q
the bell rang for all ashore. II hope you will
have t .'leasant voyage with your friends,
but shall he sick with anxiety to hear Of
your sa arrival"
"Shah cable from Queenstown, JohnF
Heavens mol Send postal card. New
York Sun.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
|DOuble.4-
Number
Fart l.

which would have staggered her IL she
had not had so good beginning from her
sisters farm.
Ten years have passed since that time.
Peter Perkins is round, happy man. To
see his jolly, benign face glow at you from
over his counter makes you involuntarily
look round for the other Cheeryble
brother; and now IL he was called he
would not go empty handed before his
Lord and Saviour.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
A Mn.cular Author.

II is said that oliver described women -
angels In Lis bookA and whipped his wife 1t
Nome Well, a man sho follows the sedentary
profession Of an author must have some sort
Of exercise. Bulwer Is to be commanded for
not taking his wife away from homo 70 whip
hsr.-Norrl l,au Herald,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
BRIGHTEST AND BEST.

Brightest aud best Of the Sons Of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid;
Star of the east, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Rcdeemcr IL laid.
Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining,
Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall
Angels adore him In slunber reclining.
Maker AMI Monarch and Saviour Of all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
HARPER's PERIODICALS.

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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

Among the English the mistletoe bough
Is always hung over the center of the
COON on Christmas Eve, and any daInsel
who, either by chance or ON purpose,
places herself beneath it has to pay the
penalty of being kissed by all the men
who are present.
OF course none of the fair sex ever
places herself under the mstletoe with
malice aforethought.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21

Say, shall ye yield him in costly devotion,
odors from Edom or offerings divine,
Gems from the mountain or pearls from the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest or gold from the minef
Nanly we offer each ampler oblation.
Nanly with gifts would his favor secure.
Richer 10y far Is the hearts alteration,
Dearer to God are the prayers Of the poor.
Old Hymn.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-12-21
THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS.
The 25th Of December Was Originally
the Roman Saturnalta

The celebration of Christmas as the
birthday Of Jesus is universal among
Christians Of every sect. and as such 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-22
Opening and Closing OF The nHails

Northern mails close at 7:30 and 1890 &; II;
and 1880, 6:3o and 7:So p M. Open at $50
a. ~, 1900 III. and $50 p.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at $40
and 10: 80 a. NJ, 4:15 and 900 p. m. Open at
$50 and 11:30 a. m.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville Va,
close at 500 and Ills q. M. and SEQ p. N.
Open at $50 a. ~, 1900 m. and $50 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close al 23O p. IN.
Open at 1000 a. N.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va, mails close at
S:45 q. m. and 400 p. IL. Open at 800 a. NJ and
4:3O p. N.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
C. H, Herndon, Leesburg and PuIcellville, We,
close ct 400 p In. and open at 900 q. m.
Western mails close at 1880, 4:15 and 1850
.. IN. Open at $50 a. n, 1900 m. and $50 pm.
Washington, DC, mails close at 1:3o and 1880
a M, and 1890, 6:30 and 7:30 p. n. Open
at $50 and 1000 a. NJ, 1900 M. and 300 and
Office Eours-open at $50 e. IN. Close at $50
p. N. Open at ESQ p. m. Close at I p m:
Sunday Hours-opcn at 900 g. N. Close al
$3.50 q. In.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-22
a5sxauiIria OazRtte.
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER %.
R.rr1EssAKE poIsoS.-rhe reptile division of

RArrLEsNAKE PoIsoN.-The reptile division OF
the Smithsonian Institution have commenced
series of experiments designed to discover
cbemicsl antidote for rsttlesnake poison. 1t Is
antboritiyely stated that whisky will not be one
If the antidotes upon which experiments VII! be
made. Four largo and bel!igerent rattlesnakes
bavc been received from the Blue Ridge Mount
aims of Virginia and number Of rabbits and
nipeons are in cages and pens awaiting martyr
dom in the cause of science. The method of Sc
caring tho venom from the snakes is simple
though probably trife wearisome to the snakes
as well as dangerous to the investigator. = snake
is seized lust behind the head, and when suffl-
GENTLY excited small piece Of raw cotton IS
pushed into his mouth, and into this his snake
ship strikes his fangs to his hearts content. The
venom, an odorless, aInber-coored fluid, is ab.
sorbed by the cotton, which is sfterward soaked
IN glycerine, and in this way solution OF rattle
snake poison about five per cent. strong, Is 3D.
tsined. The subjects are inoculated with TINS So
luton by means of hypodermic syringe and the
experiments lust commenced at the Smithsonian
u are to discover some antidote which, applied 10
the wound, will neutralize the poison and prevent
fatal results The first antidote experlmenteo
with will be one per cent. solution OF perInah-
ganate of potassia; but the investigation VIII eA
lend to many other chemicals The experiments
made yesterday and those to be made To-Day "elc
designed to ascertain the exact amount OF Inc So
luton necessary to cause death. Next week the
experiments will be directed toward the discovery
Of antidotes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-22
Is 1t Not Singular

that consumptives should be the least ap,
prehensiye of their own condition, while all
their friends are urging and beseeching them
to be more careful about exposure end over:
doing. 1t may we'll be considered one OF
the most alarming symptoms of the disease
where the patient is reckless and will not
believe that he is in danger. Reader, ii you
are in this condition do not neglect the only
means Of recovery Avoid exposure and
fatigue, be regular in your habits, and use
faithfully of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery" 1t has saved thousands
who were steadily failing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-22

SCOTCH CENrREBoARD YAcHT,-A new
Scotch yacht to wrest the America cup from the
Volunteer is already on paper. The plans were
made for Mr. George Clark, of Newark, by a
Scotchman who has beer in this country sIvera,
montbs stndving the points of our centre board
bOats and the plans have been Scotland
It is asserted by those who claim to know all
abopt it, that the boat will be equipped with a
centreboard and will be constructed on the Amer
lean plan, Mr.. Clark is nephew OF William
Clark the millionaire thread manufacturer OF
Newark, and is interested in the thread works.
He and his relatives were the projectors OF the
Thistle and are her chief owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-22
DIRECTORY
-oy TIE
Principal Business Houses Of the City

Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax stree,
Citizens National Bank, q. ". ccr. Prince al
Lee streets.
First National Bank, 9. W. coz Prince and
streets.
Books Stationary and Printing
ST. Dyson, sos King street.
g. E. French, 95 King street.
Boots and Shoes
F. Paff, 423 King street.
Jos. Kaufman, s. W. cor. King and Royal SITS.
Carriages.
Summers 8. Bro, Pitt street.
China, Glassware, &c.
Ell. Miller, Son & Co., IS King street
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Jos. Bragor No. - King street.
Commission Merchants.
P.B. Hooe, Prince street.
Confectloners.
Henry Brenge, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Motions
A. Diedel Cos King street.
Isaac Eichberg & Co., cor. Kipg and Royal SIS
A. B. Slaymaker, 105 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals.
WE. Creighton g. Co., n. W. coz. King az
Royal streets
S. Leadbeater g. Bro, s. Fairfax strce!
RI. Lunt, cor King and Fairfax streets
ID II. Lunt, n. cor. King and Washingt.
streets.
ton streets
Warfeld s. Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax STR
Grocers and Liquor Dealers
&c. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron street.
Harlow Bro. n. u. cor. Royal and Camera,
streets.
W. A. johnson, o. cor. Royal and Gamer,
streets.
g. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph street.
Hardware and Cutlery
J. F. Carlin & Sons, 60 King street
t Creighton & Son, SO King street.
3. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets.
Ice.
F. A. Reed & Co., Strand.
Jewellers.
q. Wildt, 10 n. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, Smoot & Co., No. % corner Cameron and
Josiah b. D. smoot 81 north Union ST.
Machinists.
as. Moore, 65 Union street.
Professional.
James r. Cation, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, No. 4 south Fairfax street.
Real Estate Agents.
The Alexandria Real Estate Investment, Trust
and Title Company.
Wood and Coal.
W. A. Smoot & Co.. foot of Princess Ct.
a. a. Agnew, foot of Franklin ct,
J. r Zimmerman, foet of Queen st.
BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED FIyE.BUT.
ID TON KID GLOVES, every pair warranted,
at one dollar.
octS AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
NALIFORNIA EYAPORATED APRICOTS and
" FANCY EvAPORATED APPLES just re.
ceived st
oet14 McBURNEY,S STORE
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Alsszsa1li7slla QG5azrtttsss,

The GAZETTE is now the Oldest paper in
the State, and with few exceptions the old.
est in the country, and its usefulness has
been demonstrated and appreciated during
the EIeHTY.sEvEN YEARS Gifts existence. In
its columns has always been found a mirror
ofpassins events, and the careful chroni-
cling of the history ofIhatis going on in the
world has ever been its aim. It is Away
welcomed in the household, while IL a..
counting room aud workshop it mas ccccae
invaluable.